Eric Baier Class: Freshman Hometown: North Kingstown, R.I. Height / Weight: 6-2 / 210 Position: D Birthdate: 03/26/1988 Last Team: New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs (EJHL)

BEFORE PROVIDENCE: Played for the New Hampshire Monarchs of the EJHL last season ... Was the top scoring defenseman for the Monarchs with 30 points (10 goals and 20 assists) in 51 games ... Scored two power-play goals and three game winners ... Led the Monarchs to the Tier III national title Named to the EJHL Select Team ... Also was a two-sport (hockey, lacrosse) athlete at the Taft School (2004-06), where he served as captain of the hockey team ... Was the New Hampshire High School State Lacrosse MVP.

PERSONAL: NAME: Eric J. Baier ... BIRTHDATE: March 26, 1988 ... FAMILY: Son of Wayne and Ambi Baier ... Has two older brothers, Ryan and Paul ... His brother, Paul, plays hockey at Brown University and will be entering his senior season ... MAJOR: Undeclared ... HOBBIES: Lacrosse, baseball, scuba diving.